Roots EarthGjirokastra, Albania
Zekate House
A masterpiece of southern Albanian architecture, this house was built between eighteen eleven and eighteen twelve by Beqir Zeko, Ali Pasha of Tepelena's chief local administrator. It has twin towers, a double entrance arch and gilded ceilings. It is now managed by his descendants, whose ownership has been restored.
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Location
Coordinates: 40.0748, 20.1323